George Floyd Protest/Riots

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volfanjustin said:
when did you anti christians start caring about the Bible so much?
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Most care about the hypocrisy of it all and the defense of the ridiculous charade by the hardcore Trumpers.

I’ll let you in on a secret, Trump couldn’t give one holy **** about your book or your beliefs past doing what it takes to get your vote.
 
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LouderVol said:
We arent racist BC we had a black president? Really weak argument. And this is coming from someone who is highly skeptical of the racism we hear about.
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I just think its really hard to cry systemic racisim when a black person has held the most powerful position in the country
 
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LouderVol said:
We arent racist BC we had a black president? Really weak argument. And this is coming from someone who is highly skeptical of the racism we hear about.
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No it means if the powers that be are pulling the levers on some sophisticated system of racism, then the system isnt that good and they arent that powerful.
 
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rjd970 said:
Most care about the hypocrisy of it all and the defense of the ridiculous charade by the hardcore Trumpers.

I’ll let you in on a secret, Trump couldn’t give one holy **** about your book or your beliefs past doing what it takes to get your vote.
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I will let you in on a secret, I know damn well he isn't a Christian and it was a silly photo op but I also don't give a damn I will vote for him anyway.
 
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LouderVol said:
We arent racist BC we had a black president? Really weak argument. And this is coming from someone who is highly skeptical of the racism we hear about.
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Yeah, it makes no sense. If systemic racism required a majority of the country to be racist, then he would have a valid point, but systemic racism can exist with a minuscule minority of racists. In fact, it can exist with no racism. I keep harping back on this, but I highly doubt anybody running the war on drugs had the thought "we'll go after sellers instead of buyers and focus on urban areas, and that will destroy the black community." It was probably more along the lines of "we'll target sellers because they are profiting, and urban communities because we can catch more activity" but it ends up destroying the black community despite innocent intentions.
 
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RockyTop85 said:
Do you want to do your own research on why this is totally wrong or do you want my ass hole version where I make fun of you for thinking you know the legal system better than the career prosecutor who changed the charges?
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For a layman, I think I’ve a decent grasp.

For instance, unlike “20 year prosecutor” AG Ellison, I might have reconsidered the Murder 3 charge; under MN law the law is for reckless, dangerous actions not directed at a single person; and therefore a defective charge, a misapplication.

Ellison had already stated his logic for updating the murder charge which rests upon proving the police engaged in felonious assault, which relieves the requirement for intent to kill under the Murder 2 charge. He has retained the Manslaughter 2 charge which, unless the jury buys into felonious assault, is the most likely – and most fitting – charge. As stated prior, that assumes there’s no indication Chauvin intended to kill Floyd. It also assumes Floyd’s health and intoxication are not considered material under either charge.

How am I doing, Counselor?

Next, the other three officers face the same 40 years under the murder 2 charge. If the jury doesn’t buy the foundation assault charge, oops! Aside from that, what warrants murder aid/abet besides being there? Chauvin was the senior officer. It’s reported at least one of the officers asked or requested if they should turn Floyd over, that he appeared in mental distress, which Chauvin either rejected or replied he was fine or something to that effect. At one point two other officers were assisting securing Floyd, how long they did so I don’t know. I think they’ve also been overcharged.

Floyd was being restrained, I’ve seen no evidence he was being beaten or otherwise action indicating physical harm was intended him. I think an impartial jury should have a damned hard time coming to a felony assault conclusion. I'm not alone; some 'legal experts' are questioning the charges. Any objective prosecutor should be. Ellison admits the new charge is an uphill climb, though couching it in allusion to how hard it is to convict cops. Maybe cops are hard to convict because overcharging and that rule of law thing, eh? (while acknowledging that 'fearing for my life' is overused, but that is a police protocol problem in virtually every PD nationally)

Lastly, I've had my fill of expert "career prosecutors". Rosenstein yesterday addressed the same legion of former prosecutors who call for Barr to resign and that Trump should be removed on obstruction of justice. As if we needed more proof of their activism rather than adherence or knowledge of the law, especially regarding the executive branch.

And that can’t have been a real question; of course I want your assholish best. Anything less would disappoint me. I figure an actual lawyer, even one who claimed (the Mueller and FBI investigations) that "Trump and his associates got treated the way any suspected criminal would be treated anywhere in America", must eventually find a nut.
 
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n_huffhines said:
What was he trying to say? I missed this story.
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Buffalo Bills rookie quarterback Jake Fromm apologized Thursday after screenshots emerged of a text conversation in which he claimed only "elite white people" should be able to purchase guns.
The conversation, which took place in 2019 and was posted to Twitter early Thursday morning, involved Fromm and a friend discussing guns. Fromm wrote, "But no guns are good. They need to let me get suppressors," before adding, "Just make them very expensive so only elite white people can get them haha."

Fromm went on to claim he was not an "elite white person" later in the conversation.

"I am extremely sorry that I chose to use the words 'elite white person' in a text message conversation," Fromm said in a statement posted to Twitter on Thursday afternoon. "Although I never meant to imply that I am an 'elite white person,' as later stated in the conversation, there's no excuse for that word choice and sentiment.
"I stand against racism 100%. I promise to commit myself to being part of the solution in this country."

Fromm apologizes for 'elite white people' text
 
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n_huffhines said:
Yeah, it makes no sense. If systemic racism required a majority of the country to be racist, then he would have a valid point, but systemic racism can exist with a minuscule minority of racists. In fact, it can exist with no racism. I keep harping back on this, but I highly doubt anybody running the war on drugs had the thought "we'll go after sellers instead of buyers and focus on urban areas, and that will destroy the black community." It was probably more along the lines of "we'll target sellers because they are profiting, and urban communities because we can catch more activity" but it ends up destroying the black community despite innocent intentions.
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Honestly it has nothing to do with race, but i believe that local police departments try to focus on who they can effect which is lower dealers/users in their jurisdictions and they rely on the feds for the big fish. I mean KPD is decent with their narcotics investigations, but they aren't rolling into Juarez to take down a cartel anytime soon either
 
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zeppelin128 said:
Buffalo Bills rookie quarterback Jake Fromm apologized Thursday after screenshots emerged of a text conversation in which he claimed only "elite white people" should be able to purchase guns.
The conversation, which took place in 2019 and was posted to Twitter early Thursday morning, involved Fromm and a friend discussing guns. Fromm wrote, "But no guns are good. They need to let me get suppressors," before adding, "Just make them very expensive so only elite white people can get them haha."

Fromm went on to claim he was not an "elite white person" later in the conversation.

"I am extremely sorry that I chose to use the words 'elite white person' in a text message conversation," Fromm said in a statement posted to Twitter on Thursday afternoon. "Although I never meant to imply that I am an 'elite white person,' as later stated in the conversation, there's no excuse for that word choice and sentiment.
"I stand against racism 100%. I promise to commit myself to being part of the solution in this country."

Fromm apologizes for 'elite white people' text
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It sounds facetious like some people in this forum joke around.

So is there are army of sjw warriors that just go through the years of everyone's tweets looking for something that could be offensive?
 
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LeBron James Blasts Drew Brees for Criticizing Anthem Protests, Silent as Hong Kong Criminalizes Disrespect for Chinese Anthem

NBA star LeBron James piled on Drew Brees for his comments against disrespecting the national anthem. Yet James has remained silent as Hong Kong criminalized disrespect for the Chinese national anthem, to the benefit of his benefactors in Beijing.

Yet, even as James rails against Brees and those who would rather see people respect our American national anthem, the L.A. Lakers star has been utterly silent as Hong Kong residents are made to face fines and imprisonment if they dare to disrespect the anthem of LeBron’s sponsors in China.

The Chinese-controlled Hong Kong Legislature passed a law this week that imposed a three-year prison term on anyone daring to mount a protest or even show “disrespect” during the Chinese national anthem.

Meanwhile, LeBron James has business deals with the Chinese government that could be worth millions in the future. Clearly his silence on the criminalization of taking a knee during the Chinese national anthem is a case of “follow the money.”

LeBron James Blasts Drew Brees for Criticizing Anthem Protests, Silent as Hong Kong Criminalizes Disrespect for Chinese Anthem
 
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Franklin Pierce said:
LeBron James Blasts Drew Brees for Criticizing Anthem Protests, Silent as Hong Kong Criminalizes Disrespect for Chinese Anthem

NBA star LeBron James piled on Drew Brees for his comments against disrespecting the national anthem. Yet James has remained silent as Hong Kong criminalized disrespect for the Chinese national anthem, to the benefit of his benefactors in Beijing.

Yet, even as James rails against Brees and those who would rather see people respect our American national anthem, the L.A. Lakers star has been utterly silent as Hong Kong residents are made to face fines and imprisonment if they dare to disrespect the anthem of LeBron’s sponsors in China.

The Chinese-controlled Hong Kong Legislature passed a law this week that imposed a three-year prison term on anyone daring to mount a protest or even show “disrespect” during the Chinese national anthem.

Meanwhile, LeBron James has business deals with the Chinese government that could be worth millions in the future. Clearly his silence on the criminalization of taking a knee during the Chinese national anthem is a case of “follow the money.”

LeBron James Blasts Drew Brees for Criticizing Anthem Protests, Silent as Hong Kong Criminalizes Disrespect for Chinese Anthem
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Athletes seem to love Communists and Communist Governments like China and Cuba
 
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TheDeeble said:
It sounds facetious like some people in this forum joke around.

So is there are army of sjw warriors that just go through the years of everyone's tweets looking for something that could be offensive?
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It was a text he sent to someone. No Twitter involved until it was posted today.

Just passing along the information.
 
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zeppelin128 said:
Buffalo Bills rookie quarterback Jake Fromm apologized Thursday after screenshots emerged of a text conversation in which he claimed only "elite white people" should be able to purchase guns.
The conversation, which took place in 2019 and was posted to Twitter early Thursday morning, involved Fromm and a friend discussing guns. Fromm wrote, "But no guns are good. They need to let me get suppressors," before adding, "Just make them very expensive so only elite white people can get them haha."

Fromm went on to claim he was not an "elite white person" later in the conversation.

"I am extremely sorry that I chose to use the words 'elite white person' in a text message conversation," Fromm said in a statement posted to Twitter on Thursday afternoon. "Although I never meant to imply that I am an 'elite white person,' as later stated in the conversation, there's no excuse for that word choice and sentiment.
"I stand against racism 100%. I promise to commit myself to being part of the solution in this country."

Fromm apologizes for 'elite white people' text
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Oh ****. He's definitely making a racial joke, but it's also not that big of a deal. When you make a joke like this in a closed setting, the punchline isn't necessarily that whites are better than blacks. The punchline can be a self-deprecating intent, like that the author of the joke is feigning racism. "watch me make this super douchey joke that shocks you and reflects poorly on me"
 
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Exposed: LeBron James’ Financial Interests in Communist China Run Deep

Fox Business examined LeBron’s financial dealings and interests with China, and found that the NBA superstar has both merchandising and entertainment ventures that could suffer serious consequences from a prolonged rift with the communist nation.

According to Fox Business:
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[LeBron] holds a lifetime deal valued at $1 billion with sports retail giant Nike, which saw its sales in China surge 27 percent to nearly $1.7 billion in its most recent fiscal quarter alone. James’ signature sneaker line is one of Nike’s most prominent offerings.

James’ standing in China could also impact the future efforts of his media production company, SpringHill Entertainment. The firm is producing “Space Jam 2,” the highly anticipated sequel to NBA legend Michael Jordan’s original film, which will seek a massive return from Chinese audiences.​
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While it may seem incredible that an athlete would have such a strong financial interest in a country, the reality of the situation becomes more clear when viewing it through the prism of Nike itself. According to Fox Business, “Nike earned more than $6 billion in revenue from China during its 2019 fiscal year.”

Nike has business partnerships with hundreds of athletes around the world. The company’s monster sales in China have essentially resulted in a gag order on scores of high-profile athletes, many of whom are normally outspoken on political and human rights issues.

Exposed: LeBron James' Financial Interests in China Run Deep
 
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n_huffhines said:
Oh ****. He's definitely making a racial joke, but it's also not that big of a deal. When you make a joke like this in a closed setting, the punchline isn't necessarily that whites are better than blacks. The punchline can be a self-deprecating intent, like that the author of the joke is feigning racism. "watch me make this super douchey joke that shocks you and reflects poorly on me"
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Agreed, that was my first thought as well. This read more like some ribbing between friends imo.
 
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